Marseille signs new Barcelona winger in January to strengthen offensive depth.

Marseille have announced the signing of Barcelona's winger Gerard Moreno for the upcoming season. The 27-year-old has agreed to join Ligue 1 side Marseille on a two-year deal with a club option for a third year.

Moreno joins Marseille after spending the last four seasons at Barcelona, where he has made 264 appearances and scored 59 goals. He was instrumental in helping Barcelona win the Champions League in 2021 and also won La Liga in 2020.

The move is expected to bolster Marseille's attacking options and provide them with more firepower in the league. The French club currently sits fifth in the table, so any improvement to their offense could be crucial as they look to challenge for promotion.

"This is a big addition for us," said Marseille coach Clément Guerreiro. "Gerard Moreno is a player who brings experience, creativity, and versatility to our team. We're excited to have him on board and believe he will contribute significantly to our offensive success this season."

The signing comes as Marseille looks to improve their form after finishing bottom of the league last season. They hope that Moreno's arrival will help them climb up the table and compete for promotion.

With the transfer window closing soon, it remains to be seen if other clubs will make bids for Moreno or if Marseille can secure his signature before the deadline. However, given his impressive career at Barcelona and the club's current needs, it seems unlikely that any other team will be able to outbid Marseille for the Spanish winger.